T-Day on the Town

Enjoy a feast with all the trimmings—but none of the holiday hassle.

I love Thanksgiving meals. But to be honest, I don't always love the days of shopping, prepping and cooking that lead up to Thanksgiving dinner, not to mention the cleanup after. If you'd like to get out of the kitchen for Thanksgiving this year, there are plenty of restaurants open with Turkey Day options for you, from economical to extravagant, and with eat-inor dine-out options. Here are those that contacted me with Thanksgiving offerings.

As in years past, Tuscany (2832 E. 6200 South, 801-277-9919, TuscanySLC.com) will provide a memorable Thanksgiving meal for guests, priced at $45 for adults; $22 for children 12 and under. The Tuscany menu includes a choice of butternut squash bisque or green salad, entrees of herb-roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham, sides such as sage & apple stuffing, sweet potato gratin, garlic whipped potatoes, herb-roasted root vegetables, and an assortment of house-made pies for dessert.

At Finca (327 W. 200 South, 801-487-0699, FincaSLC.com), chef Phelix Gardner and his crew will offer a Thanksgiving Day buffet which includes traditional and Spanish favorites such as roasted-turkey breast, honey- and sherry-glazed ham, chorizo and smoked oyster "dressing," olive oil-whipped potatoes, a chilled-seafood station, freshly baked breads and pastries. The cost is $45 adults; $22.50 children 5 to 12; kids 4 and under free.

Texas de Brazil (50 S. Main, 385-232-8070, TexasDeBrazil.com) is "carving a new tradition" this year with its regular churrasco menu plus signature Thanksgiving specialties such as roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole, homemade gravy, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages all included in the $42.99 dinner price. And, they open early at 11 a.m. Rodizio Grill (600 S. 700 East, 801-220-0500, RodizioGrill.com) is also getting in on the holiday action by offering four days of Thanksgiving: November 25-28 during dinner hours, and all day on Thanksgiving. They'll offer the "Full Rodizio" Brazilian buffet ($26.99 adults; $9.99 children 7-11; 0-2 years eat free) plus orange turkey and stuffing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie.

Local Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery locations (MarieCallenders.com) will offer holiday indulgences from individual pies to full feasts for serving at home, ranging from $99.99 for a Turkey Breast Feast with all the trimmings (serves 4-6) to the Ultimate Whole Turkey & Ham Feast for $149.99 (serves 6-8).

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